SERIES: ADDRESSING THE ISSUES (1 OF 4)

NOTE: This sermon is part 1 and 2 of a 9 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

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Part 1: Divisions in the Church
Series: Addressing The Issues
Stuart Briscoe
1 Corinthians 1:1-4:21

In his introduction, Paul outlines his high view of the church, (e.g. "church of God," "sanctified," "called," "brothers") but he knows all is not well at Corinth. Performance is falling short of profession. Divisiveness in the fellowship is a particular problem. How he deals with it is important.

I. Admit the Problem. 1:10-17

A. The seriousness of the problem.
1. "No doubt there have to be differences." 11:19; 12:4-6

2. "There are quarrels." 1:11

3. "That there be no divisions." 1:10

B. The symptoms of the problem.
1. The profession of principle. (Prejudice, preference?)
a. Traditionalism-Paul?

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